The development of a Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Framework and Minimum Data Set

Background: Pressure ulcers are associated with ill health and poor mobility and are a considerable healthcare problem worldwide. Risk assessment is considered the cornerstone to pressure ulcer prevention. Aim: To develop a Risk Assessment Framework for use with adult populations in clinical practic...

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Main Author: Coleman, Susanne
Other Authors: Nelson, Andrea ; Nixon, Jane ; Farrin, Amanda
Published: University of Leeds 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.635635